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A big announcement for Wolverine Worldwide today. The shoe manufacturing company known for its military boots, will expand their factory in Big Rapids. The new two million dollar addition will be 16 thousand square feet. About two dozen new jobs will come with that. The...

On a conference call with analysts, Diane Sullivan, chairman, president and CEO of the chain’s parent, Caleres Inc., said that while Famous has seen this trend for several years, it’s “much more pronounced this year” with consumers buying at need or even beyond the traditional...

The visits will feature showings of Keen’s recently Live Monumental documentary film. Between September 4 to October 15, each school will host the film to their student body and community to help advocate for the protection of public lands and the environment. ...

Amer Sports is launching a restructuring program to free up €20-25 million in operating expenses needed to accelerate organic growth, which is exceeding expectations. The Finnish company disclosed the plan in an update ahead of an investor conference in Helsinki Thursday, where it will confirm...

South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co. filed for receivership Wednesday, as shipping companies world-wide grapple with overcapacity amid a slump in global trade. The filing with the Seoul Central District Court came just a day after the company’s creditors discontinued providing a lifeline after financial assistance...

The deadline for the US ACE Single Window e-filing initiative is creeping closer - so the question is no longer “if,” but “when” companies will be held accountable for their compliance. To prepare for the upcoming changes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched a...

Wolverine said the visit and announcement will provide an opportunity to discuss Congressional efforts to maintain and strengthen manufacturing jobs in Big Rapids. The visit comes as footwear companies push Congress to require the Pentagon to source athletic shoes for U.S. military forces from domestic...

Under Armour plans to open a 1.3 million-square-foot e-commerce distribution and warehouse facility at Sparrows Point in Baltimore County, as part of the Tradepoint Atlantic redevelopment project. The facility will open in 2018....

The Finish Line Youth Foundation awarded $144,093 in grants for the second quarter of 2016. The 17 grants will help organizations in 12 states that focus on healthy lifestyles, youth development and special needs....